Florida Employment Lawyers

Employment law are those laws passed in Florida that apply to employers, employees and independent contractors. These laws apply to every aspect of workplace endeavors, such as hiring practices, wage disputes, and firing of employees. Florida's employment laws set forth specific mandates that need to be understood by both employers and employees.

At-Will and Contract Employment

Most job relationships in Florida are on the basis of "at will" employment, but in other cases there may be an employment contract with a predetermined term. "At will" employment implies that either the employee or the employer may end the relationship at any point, so long as the reason for the termination is not prohibited. In instances involving an employment contract, Florida employment law will be used to determine the validity of the clauses contained in the agreement.

The Law of Discrimination in Florida

The laws of Florida in general prohibit discrimination. These laws apply to all stages of employment, ranging from the hiring procedure to the termination process. The laws of Florida create various categories against which employers may not discriminate. These may include religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, and race. The determination of what type of behavior is discrimination is usually a matter of some dispute, and many Florida attorneys specialize in workplace discrimination.

Florida is located at the very southeastern tip of the United States. Its official nickname is "The Sunshine State", on account of its tropical climate and beach/peninsula culture. Florida's state capitol is Tallahassee, and it is the fourth most highly populated state in the U.S. It has an extensive state university system and is largely driven by the tourism and vacation industries.

Until the year 1973, Florida had a very complex and sometimes confusing trial court system. Later on, the Florida trial court system was redeveloped to make it much simpler. Currently, Florida operates a two-tiered trial court system consisting of County Courts (a.k.a., "People's Courts") and Circuit Courts. Higher-level claims and some appeals are heard in one of Florida's District Courts, or at the Florida Supreme Court. However, the majority of legal claims and Florida originate at the County and Circuit Court levels.

Florida is also known as the "Fishing Capital of the World". Thus, many of Florida's laws involve regulation of coastal waters and various other marine issues. Florida is also known for several unique laws, covering distinct issues such as potable water, mandatory auto inspections, and prohibitions on the open-carrying of handguns.

Lawyers in Florida study diligently to learn the specific laws and regulations enforced in the state. This allows them to meet the community's legal needs in a manner that is thorough and efficient. As Florida is also national border state, many attorneys in Florida are familiar with broader international legal issues.

5*****Alfonso K.
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Stephanie R. ,
08/16/2011Attorney Alfonso K. is awesome. Alot of times he actually works harder than he is required to do. My attorney goes out of his way trying to help one resolve their legal matter. Also, he is a nice guy that listens. Attorney K. never over talks me. Attorney K. always, always gives me the truth. He never try to just say anything to obtain your business. However, he breaks down the law so that the simple person, such as myself can understand. He never go over your head with legal terminology that must people does not understand. Instead, he takes his time to explain so that your totally clear on what he is saying, and I appreciate that on so many levels. I would not want to speak to a lawyer if I didn't know what in the world he is talking about. Therefore, I will and already have recommended Attorney Alphonso K. to many people.

5*****John D.
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Lisa M. ,
04/10/2014This was the first time I've hired a lawyer and was a but nervous, but John was extremely friendly and made me feel comfortable right away, he always kept in the loop and answered all the questions I had with absolutely no pressure on anything! My case was settled quickly out of court, fast and stress free!
I definitely would hire John again for any future legal matters...amazing!

5*****John D.
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John B. ,
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5*****John D.
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Kenneth S. ,
02/16/2010I have already recommended John to several friends in the Boston area.

5*****John D.
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Peggy D. ,
02/24/2009Attorney D.' expertise and sound advice were invaluable in assisting me to improve the terms of my severance package when my position was recently eliminated after 9 years of service. He made a point of keeping me informed throughout the negotiation process and provided very timely responses to all my questions. I would highly recommend his services to anyone requiring the assistance of an Employment Law attorney.

5*****John D.
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Melissa W. ,
08/14/2008Attorney D. provided me with clear advise and explained the "legalese" that I was having trouble understanding. I found him easy to work with and believe him to be very skilled in Employment issues.

5*****John D.
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Linda K. ,
08/31/2006John is not only an excellent lawyer, but a wonderful person to work with. He was always responsive to my needs, and I felt like I could trust him to act in my best interests even, if these interests were counter to his own. He was very aggressive (in a polite way, with the employer) and effective in resolving my case to my satisfaction. He was direct and honest with me at all times about the options available to me. I would definitively recommend him to anyone, and would use him again.

5*****John D.
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Nick S. ,
01/12/2006John D. can communicate legal matters in a way that everyone can understand. I greatly appreciated his efforts to help me understand my case.

5*****John D.
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Robert H. ,
01/12/2006John D. responded to my request within 15 minutes of my posting and then called me immediately to discuss the details of my case. We then had an in-person consultation within several days where we decided upon the legal strategy for my particular situation. John is a very professional and knowlegeable attorney who was very experienced in the type of law that my case requires. I am very impressed with the expertise and speed that he is applying to moving my case along. I would definetely recommend D. and D. PC to anyone having an employment dispute.

5*****John D.
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Tyana B. ,
01/12/2006Mr. D. was excellent in answering any questions or concerns that came up in a clear and concise manner. Was very knowledgable specifically in the area of discrimination and was up front and honest at all times. Due to his abundant understanding of the law in this area, it was an open and shut case. It was a case which normally would take 3-4 years to settle, but much to both my and Mr. D.' surprise was done and over with in a matter of months. Kudos to John D. of D. and D. Law Firm.

5*****John D.
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Theresa S. ,
01/12/2006Very upfront, explained legal questions so we could understand the terminology. We were very happy with his service. He understood our need for legal help.

4****John D.
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Gerhard S. ,
09/02/2011John did a good job explaining the consequences of bringing this case much further

4****John D.
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Fred M. ,
01/08/2009 I used this site to introduce me to some lawyer's in talking with John D. for the first time via email he let me know up front of the cost (which in most cases ranks right up at the top of a clients questions and concerns) the fee for a consultation with John was hard to look at up front because you are searching for information and guidance, but it was the best money I spent, John responded via phone and email to me with very little time laps between which helped me get through the process.
I ended up right where I had hoped to with Johns help and could not have done this on my own or without a lawyer that specialized in this field, it made all the difference in my case.
Even though my case was small to many he may handle John gave it the attention I needed him to give it. That is also why I knew I choose the right lawyer for my case!
Signed
very happy

4****John D.
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Diane L. ,
01/12/2006Seems very knowledgeable in employment law and spelled out possibilities and risks we would take. Tells it like it is!

5*****John O.
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JANE K. ,
08/24/2011John has been very informative and extremely anxious to help us make this come to a fast conclusion. His fees are reasonable and has been available every time I've called to talk with him and all of this before he was hired. Definitely a hands on Lawyer that will be there for you. At this point I can honestly say this is a trust worthy attorney that will get this 4 yr battle completed in no time. He definitely doesn't mess around!!